Armenian president: Nagorno Karabakh cannot have a lesser status in the future than it has today
02.09.2011,
21:51
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, speaking Thursday in Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, at the official award ceremony held at the NKR Presidential Palace, said that Nagorno Karabakh cannot have a lesser status in the future than it has today.
YEREVAN, September 2. /ARKA/. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, speaking Thursday in Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, at the official award ceremony held at the NKR Presidential Palace, said that Nagorno Karabakh cannot have a lesser status in the future than it has today.
“The process of a peaceful resolution of the NK problem goes on. Unlike the others, we do not conceal the truth from our people and do not engage in wishful thinking,” he said.
In his speech, the head of state said that “life and freedom of the people of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh - ARKA) cannot be handed to anyone’s whim or command”.
“Whatever was possible in 1923, is not possible in the 21st century, because over and above we have paid dearly for it,” he said. “Once Artsakh was Armenian pain, today it is Armenian pride.”
Sargsyan said that the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh is an established state with all essential structures. “Even under a constant military threat, it is by far much more democratic than those who speak about democracy and national tolerance only when free of squealing threats of a new war against Armenians,” he said.
The Armenian president also stressed that Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh and Armenian communities worldwide constitute one indivisible entity.
“We will do everything not only for fortifying Artsakh’s peace and security but also for its social, economic and cultural development,” he said. “There are programs which are being implemented today and there are numerous new programs which are still under development. Step by step, we are moving toward the realization of our goals.”
Sargsyan congratulated everybody on the 20th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic’s independence.
“Today, the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh turns twenty. It means that borders of Artsakh will be defended by our sons who were born as an independent generation,” he said. “Their childhood was darkened by horrendous scenes and sounds, they were deprived of a carefree childhood. Instead, they witnessed the heroism of their fathers and brothers, their mothers and sisters, their grandmas and grandpas, in a word – by the heroism of the entire nation.”
The president said defensive warfare of Artsakh “as a documentary has already been put in the textbooks, but first of all it is in our hearts – with all of its drama and valor”.
Sargsyan said that the Independence Day is not only Nagorno Karabakh’s holiday – it is also holiday for all the Armenians worldwide. He said that Armenians remain steadfast in their determination to defend their rights. Decades suffering and trials could not shake this determination.
In his words, the brutal war imposed on Nagorno Karabakh “could drive to despair anybody but Artsakhi people”.
“Self-defense units of Artsakh put to flight those who transformed our beauty and rich spot into hell,” he said adding that Azerbaijani army along with mercenaries committed atrocity and wrecked havoc here before the eyes of the entire world.
“This invasion of brigands and mercenaries left us with no option but to go out of these trials stronger and battle-hardened,” Sargsyan said. “Otherwise, we would stop existing. We chose life, and today we celebrate the victory of life over death.”
The president called Nagorno Karabakh as one of the best places in the world.
“Artsakh is one of the most beautiful places in the world, if not the most beautiful one. To be a child of this land is a good fortune, while to live here, and live freely, is double so. I am confident that in the foreseeable future many big and small problems will be solved, and Artsakh will celebrate greater jubilees with a grater grandeur.”
Serzh Sargsyan congratulated the recipients of high state awards, wished them and all those present good health, success and peace on our borders and in the Armenian families. After the official award ceremony the Armenian president attended festivities. -0-
“The process of a peaceful resolution of the NK problem goes on. Unlike the others, we do not conceal the truth from our people and do not engage in wishful thinking,” he said.
In his speech, the head of state said that “life and freedom of the people of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh - ARKA) cannot be handed to anyone’s whim or command”.
“Whatever was possible in 1923, is not possible in the 21st century, because over and above we have paid dearly for it,” he said. “Once Artsakh was Armenian pain, today it is Armenian pride.”
Sargsyan said that the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh is an established state with all essential structures. “Even under a constant military threat, it is by far much more democratic than those who speak about democracy and national tolerance only when free of squealing threats of a new war against Armenians,” he said.
The Armenian president also stressed that Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh and Armenian communities worldwide constitute one indivisible entity.
“We will do everything not only for fortifying Artsakh’s peace and security but also for its social, economic and cultural development,” he said. “There are programs which are being implemented today and there are numerous new programs which are still under development. Step by step, we are moving toward the realization of our goals.”
Sargsyan congratulated everybody on the 20th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic’s independence.
“Today, the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh turns twenty. It means that borders of Artsakh will be defended by our sons who were born as an independent generation,” he said. “Their childhood was darkened by horrendous scenes and sounds, they were deprived of a carefree childhood. Instead, they witnessed the heroism of their fathers and brothers, their mothers and sisters, their grandmas and grandpas, in a word – by the heroism of the entire nation.”
The president said defensive warfare of Artsakh “as a documentary has already been put in the textbooks, but first of all it is in our hearts – with all of its drama and valor”.
Sargsyan said that the Independence Day is not only Nagorno Karabakh’s holiday – it is also holiday for all the Armenians worldwide. He said that Armenians remain steadfast in their determination to defend their rights. Decades suffering and trials could not shake this determination.
In his words, the brutal war imposed on Nagorno Karabakh “could drive to despair anybody but Artsakhi people”.
“Self-defense units of Artsakh put to flight those who transformed our beauty and rich spot into hell,” he said adding that Azerbaijani army along with mercenaries committed atrocity and wrecked havoc here before the eyes of the entire world.
“This invasion of brigands and mercenaries left us with no option but to go out of these trials stronger and battle-hardened,” Sargsyan said. “Otherwise, we would stop existing. We chose life, and today we celebrate the victory of life over death.”
The president called Nagorno Karabakh as one of the best places in the world.
“Artsakh is one of the most beautiful places in the world, if not the most beautiful one. To be a child of this land is a good fortune, while to live here, and live freely, is double so. I am confident that in the foreseeable future many big and small problems will be solved, and Artsakh will celebrate greater jubilees with a grater grandeur.”
Serzh Sargsyan congratulated the recipients of high state awards, wished them and all those present good health, success and peace on our borders and in the Armenian families. After the official award ceremony the Armenian president attended festivities. -0-
